SPEAKING TOPICS

A SENSE OF BELONGING WITHOUT A SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT

One of the first steps to succeeding is pursuing the right career
path. This gives you a sense of belonging in knowing you are where you're supposed to be and doing what you're supposed to be doing. Chris Broussard delivers an informative and engaging message filled with actionable insight that leads each listener toward his or her own personal path to success based on their gifts, talents and passions.

This highly celebrated session provides attendees with the relevant success stories of Broussard’s personal journey to success as well as those of other notable and familiar success stories and the things that they all have in common. Broussard leaves attendees with specific "how-to’s" and practical, real world application for defining, achieving and measuring success.

THE IMPORTANCE OF "CONCERN" AS A LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTE

There is great cause for concern! And according to award-winning journalist, industry thought leader and inspirational speaker Chris Broussard, that cause is greatness itself! Broussard takes audiences on a very inspiring and engaging journey filled with insight and perspective, as he empowers audiences with the often forgotten characteristic of "Concern" as a leadership attribute.

Broussard has motivated countless leaders across the world with this
powerful message. Citing examples of great leaders throughout history
from Martin Luther King Jr. to Mahatma Gandhi to John F. Kennedy. Broussard highlights how "Concern" for your team and the greater good is the leadership attribute that separates good leaders from great leaders.

THE POWER OF INCLUSION AND WHY IT MATTERS

Teamwork makes the dream work! It’s that simple to Chris Broussard. It is through this simple, yet powerful message that Broussard helps transform the lives of tens of thousands of people everyday, by helping them understand how to leverage “the power of we”! Having covered professional sports for almost 20 years, Broussard is no stranger to the makings of a championship team. Broussard does an amazing job of leveraging anecdotal insights and perspectives from firsthand experience of seeing why certain teams rise to the top and others do not.

From sports teams, to corporations, to churches and congregations, this
message has increased the productivity and efficacy of all who have participated. Key takeaways include the importance of diversity on your team, the power of inclusion within your team and how effective inclusion yields commitment.

CREATING A NEW IMAGE FOR BLACK MEN (& BOYS)

In this thought-provoking session, Chris Broussard addresses issues that have plagued the Black community, and society as a whole, for generations. This session teaches the audience valuable lessons on race relations, cultural competence and emotional intelligence. Broussard educates listeners on why the negative images and perceptions of African-American males in America are not only problematic for African-American males but for all of society.

This session doesn’t just illustrate what the challenges are but it delves into why they exist and how these issues can be resolved. Audiences walk away from this session more aware of how one of society's biggest ills directly affects them and their families. They are given a clear understanding of what the real issues are, what factors contribute to the problem, and what action steps each of us can take to be a part of the solution, starting today.

MAINTAINING YOUR FAITH IN A SECULAR CAREER

God didn’t give you your job for you to leave him out,” explains Chris Broussard in this inspirational message about how to maintain your faith in the workplace, the classroom, and even in your marriage. This message takes audiences to another level in their faith-walk. This session is a must-attend for anyone who is challenged with maintaining their faith in a world that, at times, appears to vilify anyone who embodies Christian values. Drawing on his own first-hand experience, Broussard empowers audiences with his riveting testimony along with biblical principles and promises to stand on that will allow your light to shine bright in a world filled with darkness.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

Chris Broussard uses his voice and platform to help motivate and inspire others to reach their full potential by dedicating themselves to excellence and perseverance. His wisdom, knowledge and experience continues to be a source of strength and hope - especially for young people.

NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas

Do you want to share the gospel in a compelling way? Get Chris! Do you want to inspire a love for Christ and his word? Get Chris! Do you want your men
challenged, encouraged and equipped? You know the answer...Get Chris. Chris Broussard comes as a servant to build up the body of Christ and challenge them
to live a compelling faith. We can't wait to have him back!

Dr. Roger Patterson

Chris Broussard's work ethic is second to none. The trust that people have in him is quite evident, and he is of the highest order when it comes to character and integrity.

James Brown, Emmy Award-winning Broadcaster

Chris Broussard has an uncanny ability to reel you in with his life's testimony, which brings ministry to you and creates inspiration in you. He's an effective communicator not just in the world of sports but in any environment where an audience is present.

Pastor Fred Price Jr.

The message we received from Chris Broussard could not have been delivered any better if President Obama himself had given the keynote speech.

Rev. Joseph Calhoun

Those who follow Chris as a reporter and sideline analyst for the NBA on ESPN recognize his professional excellence. He is very good at what he does. But he is even more impressive on a personal level - as a man of character, commitment, enthusiasm, faith, integrity and passion.

Clark Kellogg

Chris Broussard's voice goes beyond sports talk. His personal testimony and straight-forward, Christ-centered message reaches both the believers and non-believers. I love the way he connects so well with people of different cultures and races.

Pastor Randy Garcia

Colleges, Churches, Corporations, Sports Teams

CHRIS'S SPEAKING TOPICS

Keys to Success

A SENSE OF BELONGING WITHOUT A SENSE OF ENTITLEMENT

One of the first steps to succeeding is pursuing the right career
path. This gives you a sense of belonging in knowing you are where you're supposed to be and doing what you're supposed to be doing. Chris Broussard delivers an informative and engaging message filled with actionable insight that leads each listener toward his or her own personal path to success based on their gifts, talents and passions.

This highly celebrated session provides attendees with the relevant success stories of Broussard’s personal journey to success as well as those of other notable and familiar success stories and the things that they all have in common. Broussard leaves attendees with specific "how-to’s" and practical, real world application for defining, achieving and measuring success.

Leadership

THE IMPORTANCE OF "CONCERN" AS A LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTE

There is great cause for concern! And according to award-winning journalist, industry thought leader and inspirational speaker Chris Broussard, that cause is greatness itself! Broussard takes audiences on a very inspiring and engaging journey filled with insight and perspective, as he empowers audiences with the often forgotten characteristic of "Concern" as a leadership attribute.

Broussard has motivated countless leaders across the world with this
powerful message. Citing examples of great leaders throughout history
from Martin Luther King Jr. to Mahatma Gandhi to John F. Kennedy. Broussard highlights how "Concern" for your team and the greater good is the leadership attribute that separates good leaders from great leaders.

Teamwork

THE POWER OF INCLUSION AND WHY IT MATTERS

Teamwork makes the dream work! It’s that simple to Chris Broussard. It is through this simple, yet powerful message that Broussard helps transform the lives of tens of thousands of people everyday, by helping them understand how to leverage “the power of we”! Having covered professional sports for almost 20 years, Broussard is no stranger to the makings of a championship team. Broussard does an amazing job of leveraging anecdotal insights and perspectives from firsthand experience of seeing why certain teams rise to the top and others do not.

From sports teams, to corporations, to churches and congregations, this
message has increased the productivity and efficacy of all who have participated. Key takeaways include the importance of diversity on your team, the power of inclusion within your team and how effective inclusion yields commitment.

African-American Uplift

CREATING A NEW IMAGE FOR BLACK MEN (& BOYS)

In this thought-provoking session, Chris Broussard addresses issues that have plagued the Black community, and society as a whole, for generations. This session teaches the audience valuable lessons on race relations, cultural competence and emotional intelligence. Broussard educates listeners on why the negative images and perceptions of African-American males in America are not only problematic for African-American males but for all of society.

This session doesn’t just illustrate what the challenges are but it delves into why they exist and how these issues can be resolved. Audiences walk away from this session more aware of how one of society's biggest ills directly affects them and their families. They are given a clear understanding of what the real issues are, what factors contribute to the problem, and what action steps each of us can take to be a part of the solution, starting today.

Faith-Based Inspiration

MAINTAINING YOUR FAITH IN A SECULAR CAREER

God didn’t give you your job for you to leave him out,” explains Chris Broussard in this inspirational message about how to maintain your faith in the workplace, the classroom, and even in your marriage. This message takes audiences to another level in their faith-walk. This session is a must-attend for anyone who is challenged with maintaining their faith in a world that, at times, appears to vilify anyone who embodies Christian values. Drawing on his own first-hand experience, Broussard empowers audiences with his riveting testimony along with biblical principles and promises to stand on that will allow your light to shine bright in a world filled with darkness.

CHRIS BROUSSARD BIO

Chris is down-to-earth and REAL! Audiences believe in him and trust that he has their success and welfare in mind at all times. Chris knows that people want, expect and deserve their speaker to be a REAL person, sharing REAL solutions that can help them achieve REAL results.

Chris is an internationally-known NBA analyst for the ABC and ESPN television networks as well as an award-winning journalist for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com. Chris has shared the screen with some of the NBA’s legendary figures, including Magic Johnson, with whom he co-starred on the ”KIA NBA Countdown Show” during the 2011-2012 season. He can be seen on a near-daily basis on ESPN’s “SportsCenter,’’ “Outside the Lines ” and “First Take.’’ Chris’ achievements led to his being named one of the 100 Black History Makers of 2012 by Thegrio.com, the African-American news arm of NBC.

Chris, who worked at The New York Times from 1998-2004, is a 1990 graduate of Oberlin College, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English. In addition to his work as a journalist, he is a published author. His first book, “Not Without Scars: The Inspiring Life Journey of Mark C. Olds’’ was published in 2000. Chris is the Founder and President of a National Christian Men's Movement called K.I.N.G., which stands for Knowledge, Inspiration and Nuture through God. Along with gospel recording artist Fred Hammond, Chris is a National Chair and Spokesperson for the “Ties Never Broken’’ campaign, which is sponsored by Fathers Incorporated. He is also a spokesperson for Allan Houston’s “Father Knows Best” program and a Board member of Write-On Sports, a sports journalism program for minority teenagers. Chris is a frequent speaker at churches, colleges, high schools, charitable fundraisers and youth-related events. One of his oratorical gifts is his versatility, as he has addressed congregations as varied as Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, Charismatic, Catholic and Congregational. He has also taught seminars on the Biblical heritage of African people.

For Chris’s work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Flint (Mich.), Mayor Dayne Walling issued a public proclamation declaring September 17, 2010 “Chris Broussard Day.’’ In 1997, Cleveland, Ohio’s Bright Star Baptist Church honored him as an African-American Man of Achievement. An avid reader of African-American and African history, Chris, born in 1968, is also a member of the hip-hop generation. His knowledge of Black history, his experiences growing up in multicultural environments and his enthusiasm and respect for hip-hop culture gives him a unique ability to connect with listeners of all ages and races. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Broussard now lives with his wife and their twin daughters in New Jersey.

Concern is what separates the good leaders from the great leaders. Concern is also what leaves a legacy of impact long after you're gone.

Chris Broussard

LEADER OF MEN

Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself.When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.

A Passion to Lead

Chris is an exceptional leader. A self-made man of strong faith, his ability to motivate and inspire young men is unsurpassed. Talent determines what you can do in life. Motivation determines what you decide to do. Attitude determines how well you do it.